High Contrast is to global drum & bass what the sun is to his homeland of Wales – a rare and wonderful sight always welcomed with open arms. While his remix for Duke Dumont and a subsequent second part to “Whose Loving You” remained as on the money as ever from the liquid club heavyweight, fan’s pleas for new material are met this month a complimentary new cut courtesy of Annie Mac’s FMM concept.

The man lesser known as Lincoln Barrett has historically used his cinematic and compositional panache to redefine the aural perception of this outspoken genre. Alongside Chicago lyricist Wonda, “When The Drums Come In” marks another immediately accessible and high octane attempt at breaking down the cultural barriers to make a drum & bass anthem anyone can sink their teeth into. It shows where the sound can make universal leaps without consciously making radio friendly maneuvers, serving yet another indicator that for his modest global perception, High Contrast remains unparalleled in his aptitude and commitment to the sound and its modern lifeblood.